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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady during Kevin Warsh’s first meeting as chair despite presidential pressure to implement cuts. This decision reflects the central bank's focus on taming 3.8% inflation and navigating economic uncertainty caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Summary based on BBC News article

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to ban children under 16 from social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram by early 2027. The government aims to protect minors from harmful algorithms and online predators following strong public support for stricter age-based regulations.

Summary based on The Independent article